Ventura Wild Summer Camps

Ventura Wild provides week-long camps and overnight trips throughout the Summer Season. Youth ages 3 - 13 are fully immersed in nature to discover a world that provides joy, mystery, and connection. 

Registration OPENS Thursday, March 12!

Summer 2026 Camp Schedule coming soon. Stay up to date with program and registration announcements by subscribing to our newsletter.

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How to Register — Summer Camps

Registration for our Summer 2026 Camps opens on Thursday, March 12th at 9:00 AM. Our camp schedule is still being finalized and will be announced by February 5th.

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Summer 2026 Camps

CAMP SCHEDULE COMING SOON

Tadpoles & Bumblebees

Ages 3 - 5
Dates TBD | Drop Off

Dates: TBD
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 1:00 PM
Age: 3 – 5
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Lead Staff: TBD

Lizards & Ladybugs

Ages 7 - 9
Dates TBD | Drop Off

Dates: TBD
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Age: 7 – 9
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Lead Staff: TBD

Nature & Art

Ages 5 - 8
Dates TBD | Drop Off

Dates: TBD
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Age: 5 – 8
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Lead Staff: TBD

Dandelions & Dragons

Ages 4 - 6
Dates TBD | Drop Off

Dates: TBD
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 1:00 PM
Age: 4 – 6
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Lead Staff: TBD

Bears & Cubs

Ages 4 - 6
Dates TBD | Parent & Child

Dates: TBD
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 1:00 PM
Age: 4 – 6 with parent/guardian
Max Group Size: 10 families
Lead Staff: TBD

Hawks & Herons

Ages 10 - 13
Dates TBD | Drop Off

Dates: TBD
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 3:00 PM
Age: 10 – 13
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Lead Staff: TBD

Bobcats & Butterflies

Ages 6 - 8
Dates TBD | Drop Off

Dates: TBD
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Age: 6 – 8
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Lead Staff: TBD

Tides & Trails

Ages 7 - 9
Dates TBD | Drop Off

Dates: TBD
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Age: 7 – 9
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Lead Staff: TBD

Sol y Luna (Bilingual)

Ages 7 -10
Dates TBD | Drop Off

Dates: TBD
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 3:00 PM
Age: 7 - 10
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Lead Staff: TBD

Sea & Stone

Ages 6 - 8
Dates TBD | Drop Off

Dates: TBD
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Age: 6 – 8
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Lead Staff: TBD

Survival Skills

Ages 9 - 12
Dates TBD | Drop Off

Dates: TBD
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Age: 9 – 12
Max Group Size: 10 participants
Lead Staff: TBD

Nature & Art

Ages 8 - 10
Dates TBD | Drop Off

Dates: TBD
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Age: 8 – 10
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Lead Staff: TBD

Junior Naturalists

Ages 7 -10
Dates TBD | Drop Off

Dates: TBD
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Age: 7 - 10
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Lead Staff: TBD

Nature & Art

Ages 5 - 8
Dates TBD | Drop Off

Dates: TBD
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Age: 5 – 8
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Lead Staff: TBD

Rainbows & Rivers

Ages 9 - 12
Dates TBD | Drop Off

Dates: TBD
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Age: 9 – 12
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Lead Staff: TBD

Tadpoles & Bumblebees

Ages 3 - 5
Dates TBD | Drop Off

Dates: TBD
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 1:00 PM
Age: 3 – 5
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Lead Staff: TBD

“My kids said this was the best camp I’ve ever signed them up for’


“Great mentors that offer a safe space for [children] to engage with nature in our community. Everyone is so knowledgeable and has a zeal for showing our kids how to be good stewards of our environment.’


“A love for nature, a quiet, beautiful space for reflection, independence, knowledge and skills of the outdoors, strength and agility.”

Ventura Wild would love to hear from you

Email: venturawild@venturalandtrust.org

Phone: 805-643-8044 x 4

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1284, Ventura, CA 93002